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This substantial entree can be made with homemade marinara
sauce, or a good quality jarred sauce. Either way, it’s a great way to incorporate
healthful beans and tofu into a familiar dish. Extra oregano and basil may be added if
desired.
Preparation facts
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients
8–12 lasagna noodles
4 cups (908g) marinara sauce (32 ounces)
2 cups (795g) tomato sauce (one 28-ounce can)
2 cups (425g) kidney beans (one 15-ounce can), rinsed and
drained
4 cups (910g) part-skim ricotta cheese (2 pounds)
8 oz (230g) part-skim mozzarella cheese*
1 block silken tofu
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup (10g) parsley, chopped
1/2 cup (60g) Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spray a 9x13-inch (22x32cm) oven-proof casserole dish with vegetable
oil spray.
Prepare sauce: Combine jarred marinara sauce with the canned tomato
sauce in a saucepan. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to a simmer. Add kidney beans and
simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender,
about 7 minutes. Drain. rinse under cold water, and set aside.
Prepare filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine ricotta cheese, tofu,
pepper, and parsley and blend thoroughly. Slice mozzarella cheese into thin slices, or grate
using a coarse grater.
Assemble the lasagna: Layer 1/4 of the sauce, 4 noodles, 1/3 of the
ricotta cheese mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella slices in the pan. Then repeat the layers,
ending with sauce. Pour about 1 cup (240mL) of water around the edges of the dish and shake
the casserole to settle the ingredients. Top with the Parmesan cheese.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the
foil and bake for about 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand 10 minutes before
serving.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 487
Calories from Fat 181 (37%)
% Daily Value*
31%Total Fat 20g
45%Saturated
Fat 9.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
16%Cholesterol 49mg
49%Sodium 1187mg
24%Potassium 854mg
15%Total
Carbohydrate 45g
26%Dietary
Fiber 6.5g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
65%Protein 33g